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Greenville

Virginia · 887 residents · 3.657 sq mi
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Greenville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,800. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
887
Unchangedsince 2000
from 886 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
243 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3597181K1K2K2000201020202024Greenville
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,088
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,848
+15%since 2000
from $14,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(730)
Black16.7%(148)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.8%(318)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(745)
Black11.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score31.8%(282)
Diversity Score
32
−11%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+135%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.0%
−71.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
35.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Virginia?

Greenville, Virginia has about 887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Virginia?

The typical household in Greenville, Virginia earns about $65,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Virginia expensive?

In Greenville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $168,800.

How educated are people in Greenville, Virginia?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Virginia?

About 20.6% of people in Greenville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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